Restaurant Manager

We are looking for a hands on, dynamic and passionate Restaurant Manager to join our new opening, The Horses! Opening in September 2026, The Horses will bring a fresh hospitality offering to Farringdon. Set within a building that has long been part of the local community, the venue will combine a pub atmosphere with exceptional dining, quality drinks, and attentive service across multiple floors.

We are building a team that prides itself on delivering authentic hospitality, who are collaborative and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment for every guest. This is an opportunity to join a new opening and help shape the venue from day one, becoming part of a business that values quality, teamwork, and a shared passion for great service.

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Service charge (Earn an extra circa £12,000 per annum)

What's in it for you as a Restaurant Manager:

• 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people.
• Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Delicious staff meals on shift.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.

What you'll be doing as an Restaurant Manager:

• Maintain a high level of service and ensure guests feel genuinely welcomed.
• Oversee daily operations including reservations, floor management, and service delivery.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to deliver a smooth, efficient service.
• Support, train, and motivate staff to provide excellent service and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure the restaurant complies with all conditions of the license, policy and legislation, including health and safety, and maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor quality, presentation, and overall guest satisfaction, working closely with the team to maintain high standards and support your team during a busy service.

About you, our new Restaurant Manager:

• Proven experience in a leadership role in the hospitality industry.
• Ideally have previous experience in a high end venue or fine dining.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.